Luis Enrique not surprised by Benitez sacking

Barcelona  coach Luis Enrique  says he was not surprised by
Real Madrid 's decision to sack Rafael Benitez on Monday.

Madrid opted to fire Benitez just seven months after
appointing him amid an uninspiring first half of the season -
which included a 4-0 Clasico hammering by Barca - and
widespread reports of dressing room unrest, with Zinedine
Zidane chosen as his replacement.

Luis Enrique feels for Benitez following his departure from
the Santiago Bernabeu, but believes that his exit was to be
expected due to the way modern football works.

"I was not surprised by Real Madrid's decision to dismiss
Benitez," the Barca boss said at a news conference on
Tuesday.

"That is the way things go in modern day football. This is
nothing new. I do not think it is unfair on coaches. It is a
risk that comes with the profession.

"We are all made aware of this when we do our coaching
courses. We know this can happen and we all accept it.

"It is a shame for those who get the sack, while it is
something positive for the one who gets the job.

"We all go through a situation like this at some point in our
career.

"I don't know what to expect from Zidane. I do not know him
as a coach."